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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1929

Page

2

Glouster Reds win close baseball clash at Legion Grounds

On June 10 the SGLouster Reds beat Philo Chip Power 4 to 3 at the American Legion grounds. Key highlights included H Rasp and Hartman batting well and Withem handling pitching duties. Hartman completed an unassisted double play as the box score notes three base hits by roster and two by Webb, with four strikeouts for Withem. Murray City Tigers set to visit next Sunday for what is billed as a top season matchup.

Glouster Sglouster Reds Philo Chip American Legion H. Rasp Hartman Withem Murray City Tigers Webb Peters Knox McDaniel

Pornt Seeks Chance to Prove Advice From Jack

Chicago June 16 In the post meet coverage of the Eighth Annual National Collegiate Track and Field Meet George Simpson's 100 yard dash record led the headlines as two world marks fell. Simpson timed 9.4 seconds in a measured 160 yard course wind considered minor. He edged Claude Bracey Eddie Tolan Cy Leand and Jack Elder to take the title. Pete Rasmus of Ohio State set the new discus world mark at 159 feet 1 1 inches surpassing Car Jark of the Army.

Chicago Upe George Simpson Simpson George Claude Bracey Eddie Tolan Cy Leand Jack Elder Bracey Pete Rasmus Ohio State Car Jark Army State Stage Field Rasmus Harlow Robert Stanford S. Anderson Washington Edmonds G. H. Saling Iowa Ohio

Speedboat Helen Seized With Liquor Cargo at Cleveland

The Coast Guard captured the speedboat Helen valued at 15 900 dollars with a liquor cargo worth 10 090 dollars as it slipped inside Cleveland's breakwater at East Fifty Fifth Street. Two crewmen escaped by leaping to the breakwater and reaching shore.

Cleveland Coast Guard Lake Emerium Traffe East Fifty-Fifth Street

Goers to Cards Edward Halicki Joins St. Louis Cardinals

Edward Halicki Bucknell College star pitcher joins the St. Louis Cardinals after winning six of the seven Bucknell victories last season.

Goers Edward Halicki Bucknell College St. Louis Cardinals Bucknell

Otto Von Porat Seeks Redemption In Match Tonight

In Chicago on June 19 Otto Von Porat the Norwegian heavyweight aims to erase a blemish from a prior loss to Johnny Risko by defeating Emmett Bocco. Porat trained after a hotel room talk with Jack Dempsey and is noted for a hard punch that thrilled local crowds.

Risko Jack Dempsey Norway Tom Heeney Johnny Risko Emmett Bocco Christner Otto Jack de Mare Jack de Mare Chicago

Marriages Licenses Issued in New Lexington Area

Marriage licenses issued in New Lexington area include Charles Donley 22 and Twila Botzer 21 both of New Straitsville. George W. Darrowe 31 clerk of Nelsonville. Alverda Shannon 31 of New Lexington. Edward Miller salesman of Zantsville. Ellen Archer 21 nurse of Somerset.

New Lexington Charles Donley New Straitsvil Twila Botzer New Straitsville George W. Darrowe Nelsonville Alverda Shannon Edward Miller Zantsville Ellen Archer Nurs Somerset

Open Championship Odds See Jones Still Favored

Returning pros in the golf world expect Bobby Jones to win the upcoming open at Mamaroneck. Exempt players begin trials as 115 spots open for nearly 1,000 amateurs and pros. Walter Hagen backs Horton Smith. Johnny Farrell taps Hagen as strongest challenger. Bill Mehthorn known as Wild Bul favors himself for Winged Foot.

Bobby Jones Mamaroneck Walter Hagen Horton Smith Winged Foot Walter Jones Johnny Farrell Hagen Bill Mehthorn Soxtremely Bill Mehlhorn

Baseball scores and schedules from major leagues

National League results show Cincinnati over New York 2 1 and Brooklyn 9 Pittsburgh 6 while Chicago 2 Boston none. American League standings include New York 17 St Louis 2 and Boston 7 Detroit 6 with several matchups listed and games scheduled across cities.

L. Pat Pittsburgh GB i. Ac Louis Eunee A Ihicago New York Philadelphia Boston Mincinnath Eorteeee Mt Brooklyn American Seags W.lf Pet Philadephia Sveee St Louis Mlereland Woherro Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louisa St. Louis Washington Cleveland Detroit

Bruen Named Vice President at Madison Square Garden

Frank J. Bruen, noted executive of racing associations, is appointed vice-president of the Madison Square Garden Corporation. He will assist in the general operation of the Garden.

Frank J. Bruen Madison Square Garden Corporation Garden

Hartley Receives Pomeroy Bend News for Messenger

Company A Hartley reports latest updates from Pomeroy Bend for the Messenger and directs readers to call 522L for further information.

A. Hartley Pomeroy Bend

Two Cases Settled in Common Pleas Court

Fern Farley received a suspended now support order of 12 dollars a month for his child starting in June. Melvin Grim of Syracuse pled guilty to indecent exposure and was paroled to report monthly. a first violation could return him to prison. leniency was tied to a seriously ill child.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Fern Farley Melvin Grim Syracuse

Mrs Lucin da Orr 79 Dies in Bashan Locality

Mrs Lucin da Orr widow of Calvin Orr aged 79 died at her son W. S. Orr's home in Bashan locality Saturday night. She leaves several other children. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.

Lucinda Orr Calvin Orr Bashan W. S. Orr

Three Men Arrested in Auto Theft Case at Pomeroy

Three local youths Raymond Moore Walter White and Carl Biffle were jailed in Pomeroy on a charge of stealing an automobile from Hosmer Roush Minersville the vehicle owner and county treasurer elect. Officers arrested them after spotting the trio riding about town Saturday night.

Pomeroy Hosmer Roush Minersville Roush Raymond Moore Walter White Carl Biffle

Wheeling Steel Company Wins Town Gas Franchise

Town residents report Wheeling Steel Co has been granted a gas franchise, bought coal in town, and surveyed a lot for improvements between here and Hartford. A local building has been rented for a preliminary office as a glass factory visit adds to the excitement.

Mason City Wheeling Stee! Company Hartford

Pomeroy Bend the Columns of the Messenger

Pomeroy bends the columns of the messenger in a brief item. Telephone 322 L.

Meigs County Jury Drawn For Athens Case

Meigs County officials led by Judge T. G. Worstell drew 209 names to form a jury to hear Jack Anderson vs Athens County commissioners over mining troubles. Five of the 20 jurors are women and report to Athens Court House on June 26.

Athens Court House Georgia Williamson Pomerough Bernice Ridenour Chester Lette Meridith Cady Whatley Pomeroy S. Hostetter Long Bottom W. €. Cottrill Dexter Peter Nelson Dexter Alvan Adams Portland Dana Sur Coolville R. I Charles Carsey Albany R. D Mra H. B Ashworth Pomeroy Curt Hysell Ruttand Leo Williams Pratts Mark Kh. I George Tudor Harrisonvill W. M. Morris Rutland J. M. Bocgess Dey Hysell L’omeroy Fred Shiftler Middleport Gath Townsend Downingten J. B. Bradford

Wandell Dies at Noon After 30 Years in Business

Adolph Wandell age 67 of Middleport died Sunday noon from heart trouble. A Pomeroy native, he had run a restaurant and later a poolroom in town. Survived by one sister Mary Smith of Bashan, body at Ew ing funeral home, burial Beech Grove. funeral at Peace Evangelical Church Pomeroy Wednesday at 2 50 p.m. Elk Lodge of Gallipolis to handle services.

Middleport Adolph Wandell Pomeroy Mary Smith Bashan Ewing Funeral Home Walter Owen North Second Street Peace Evangelical Church Beech Grove Elk Lodge of Gallipolis Wandell

Hobson Falls To Bucyrus In Rainy Park Showdown

Hobson baseball team loses to Bucyrus 6 to 4 at Pythian Park in a close Saturday game despite heavy rain. Local fans turnout despite the wet weather.

Middleport Bucyrus Association Hob.son Association Pythian Park Hobson

Perfect Attendance One Pupils to Enter Pomeroy High

June 10 report lists Frances Evans of Laurel Clift as a standout student admitted to Pomeroy High School next fall. She never missed a day or was late during eight years at Laurel Cum School. Frances is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Evans. Mr. Evans serves as clerk of the Salisbury Township Board of Education and works at Waddell Hardware in Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Yomeroy High School Frances Evans Laurel Clift Laurel Cum School Joe Evans

Emley Visits Middleport Sister Before England Trip

W R Emley of Buenos Aires, a buyer and ex porter, staying with his sister Mrs Zella Cross in Middleport for a few days after visiting San Antonio Houston and Galveston. He will visit nephew Ben Cross in Toledo before leaving for England and returning to South America.

Middleport W. R. Emley Buenos Aires South America States San Antonio Houston Galveston Texas Zella Cross Toledo Ben Cross England

Salisbury Township Educators Hire Ninth Applicants for Twenty-Tour Posts

At a Salisbury Township Board of Education meeting 13 applicants sought to fill 22 teaching positions, cited by officials as reflecting the district’s prompt salary payments and favorable working conditions. In nearby Middleport, Miss Fita Gaskill left for Magnetic Springs due to ill health with relatives managing her estate in her absence. several residents have joined her at the springs forming a small colony.

Tomeroy Salisbury Township Board of Educaten Middleport Fita Gaskill Magnetic Springs Miss Gaskill

Blue Larkspur Crowned 3-Year-Old Turf Champion

Belmont Park New York June 10 Blue Larkspur a sleek black colt from Old Kentucky is established as the three year old champion of the American Turf. He won the Belmont Stakes on Saturday over top rivals and earlier took the Withers in a thrilling mile. Colonel Bradley's Derby entrant was unplaced. Idle Hour Farm stands proud with the mare Time as Blosom.

Belmont Park N. Y U.P Kentucky Blue Larkspur Blossom Colonel Bradley Idle Hour Farm

American Hope Is Single One Among Golfers

In Sandwich England on the naval St George's course the British Amateur core championship began with 250 contenders. John Dawson of Chicago is the lone American with a viable chance as the eight rounds of match play unfold. Walter Travis and Walter Haugen are noted as past triumphs at St George's.

Local theft case at Harnieford Coal Company arraigned

Carl Carney and Walter Conkle residents near St Josephs pleaded not guilty to larceny after arraignment before Justice Braddock. They are held on $399 bond in New Lexington.

New Lexington Carl Carney Walter Conkle Near St. Joseph's Harnieford Coal Company Justien B. M. Braddock

American teams win world bowling crowns in Stockholm

Two world bowling championships were awarded to American teams as the international tournament concluded in Stockholm. William Knox of Philadelphia and George Jarret of Jersey City remained undefeated in their two man team matches, finishing with a high total of 1598 points after rolling 769 and 829.

Stockholm William Knox Philadelphia George Jarret Jersey City

Democ ratic Races Reach Across English Society

A newspaper notice notes that all social classes, from Petticoat Lane to Buckingham Palace, share a common interest in horse racing as a unifying pastime, highlighting racing’s social pull across ranks.

Petticoat Lane Buckingham Palace

Pyle Runners To Algodones As Salo Maintains Lead

Sal o competes in 72nd lap covering 43 miles toward Algodones Mexico. John Salo of Passaic New Jersey still tops elapsed time at 4489 hours 46 minutes 14 seconds with rivals Peter Gavuzzi of England and Giusto Umek of Italy close behind at 461 hours 25 minutes 43 seconds and 475 hours 59 minutes 38 seconds respectively.

Wellton Ariz U.P Pyle Algodones Mexico John Salo Passaic N. J Salo Peter Gavuzzi England Giusto Umek Ialy

Local golfers vie in district qualifier for national open

Five players from Ohio Indiana and Kentucky set out today at Dayton for the district qualifier at Winged Foot. Fifty potential contenders compete as 49 are eliminated leaving five to represent the district at the national open in New York. The Miami Valley course stretched to 6859 yards with par 71 as players contend amid knee high rough and fast greens. Notables include Julian Blanton and Jock Collins among a field of regional pros and amateurs.

Dayton Ohio Indiana Kennucky Winged Foot Club Mamaroneck N. Y Miami Vateley Ficure Julian Blanton Heaterdowna Club Toledo Athens Country Club Canton Jock Collins Dayton Country Club George Campbell Steve Zeppe Springfield T. J. Gibrasit Jackson Bill Iampbell Granville John G.lorie Columbus Fred Ebetino Francois Marzoli Weil Ranesick Cincinnati James Noble Herts Vance Jock Cn Dayton Harold Jordan A. Rabin Danny McGors Frank Gelhot Cinccinnati

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Joe von Porat Philo Wyato H. Rasp and Hammond Payton Philo R. Warich Patterson Foster Martley F Gilmore H. E. Smith Trombek White Sean von Pornt U. S. Board By Bert Oems United Press Star Wester Ham Egs American Association W. L Pet Binheapola Kansan City Essees Paul Cases Coves Indianapolle S.ceenee Louieville Ccevesees SE Cominbus Csee Ree ODS Tore Bc Eee Ve Cae Milweahe C.scence Lear Atlantan Getty United Press Sports Thinas Bobby Les Ves Fers THEIR Wray Indianapolis Cfiret Minneapolis Kansas City Louisville St. Paul Milwaukee Gobbs Wheeling Gas Company Meigs County Athens Salisbury Pomeroy Dleport Rose Hill F. Ray Wilson Mary Fern Davis Britta Weeks Floasie Fredhker Tocksprings Nannie Willock Bucyrus Association Lieteats Hob Son W. BR. Eanes Mrs. Cross W. FE. Emley Salisbury Township U.S Bang! Go Records NEA Art Smith Athens Pro Julian Blaeston Aremin Mahrt J. A. Blanton George Sargent Buck Smith Lumbus University of Colorado George Strohm Art He Smith George Stark Covington Swansons
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